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To a couple of curious cooks, this store was such an incredible find. While taking a morning stroll through the Strip District on a trip to Pittsburgh, we stumbled across this little gem. The spices were arranged alphabetically, with small jars by each variety for you to open and smell. It was a culinary playground, and it was difficult not to scoop up armfuls of spices to take home.
The staff was friendly and good at answering our questions about the uses for the rarer spices. Our friend asked whether the store owners trained everybody to know all of the spices and their uses, and the cashier replied, "No. They just hire good cooks."
I bought the largest bag of Dutch Process cocoa I could find. We also walked away with whole peppercorns (a rare variety we had never seen before, but were completely sold on once we smelled it), and Smoked Paprika.
I wish I had a Penzey's down the street, as I would give them all of my business in the future. The store was adorably decorated, the staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and the spices wonderfully presented and arranged.
I can't wait to get cooking!
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